Almost any travel experience is possible in Japan. The one we ... charming little stopover villages that served as resting spots for travellers during the Edo period. What to see and do?

Japan’s countryside offers a serene escape from the fast-paced city life. With its peaceful landscapes, traditional villages, ...

Shirakawa-go is famous for its gassho-zukuri farmhouses, which are more than two centuries old. These thatched-roof houses are built to endure heavy snowfall, making them architectural marvels. The ...

during Japan's Edo period. The blast was centered on the southeastern slope of Mount Fuji, and the event lasted until January the following year. Ancient records say the village of Subashiri ...

Textual Cultures, Vol. 14, No. 1 (Spring 2021), pp. 3-19 (17 pages) Why were certain kinds of knowledge kept secret during the Edo period and what impact did secretive practices have on the ...

Sawajima Yuichi investigates matchmaking in the Edo period. Matchmaker Oume is known for her skill in finding successful matches. Discover what it was like finding a partner in old Tokyo.

Hawaiian Kabuki was performed on Japanese soil for the first time ... which have been performed by locals in rural villages since the Edo Period (1603-1867). But that day, lines in English ...